Office of Research Development & Innovation

2020

Effect of garlic meal on growth performance and carcass characteristics of indigenous Venda chickens

Ditle, B. E., Ng'Ambi, J. W., Norris, D. & Alabi, O. J., 2020, In: Indian Journal of Animal Research. 54, 1, p. 65-69 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2019

Combining abilities and heterosis of body weight in a diallel cross from three south african indigenous chicken genotypes

Tyasi, T. L., Norris, D., Ng’ambi, J. W. & Mabelebele, M., 2019, In: Applied Ecology and Environmental Research. 17, 4, p. 9717-9723 7 p.

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Open Access

3 Citations (Scopus)

Influence of low-tannin sorghum on performance and bone morphometrics of male Ross 308 broilers aged 1 - 42 days

Manyelo, T. G., Ng'ambi, J. W., Norris, D. & Mabelebele, M., 2019, In: South African Journal of Animal Sciences. 49, 3, p. 477-484 8 p.

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Substitution of Zea mays by Sorghum bicolor on Performance and Gut Histo-Morphology of Ross 308 Broiler Chickens Aged 1-42 d

Manyelo, T. G., Ng'ambi, J. W., Norris, D. & Mabelebele, M., Sept 1 2019, In: Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 28, 3, p. 647-657 11 p.

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Open Access

4 Citations (Scopus)

2016

Voluntary intake and palatability indices of pedi goats fed different levels of acacia karroo leaf meal by cafeteria method

Brown, D., Ngambi, J. W. & Norris, D., Feb 2016, In: Indian Journal of Animal Research. 50, 1, p. 41-47 7 p.

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10 Citations (Scopus)

2015

Determinants of livestock farmers’ perception of future droughts and adoption of mitigating plans

Rakgase, M. A. & Norris, D., May 18 2015, In: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management. 7, 2, p. 191-205 15 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

8 Citations (Scopus)

Effects of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) seed powder and extract on performance of broiler chickens

Naeemasa, M., Alaw Qotbi, A. A., Seidavi, A., Norris, D., Brown, D. & Ginindza, M., 2015, In: South African Journal of Animal Sciences. 45, 4, p. 371-378 8 p.

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7 Citations (Scopus)

Growth and haematological response of indigenous venda chickens aged 8 to 13 weeks to varying dietary lysine to energy ratios

Alabi, O. J., Ng'ambi, J. W., Mbajiorgu, E. F., Norris, D. & Mabelebele, M., Jun 1 2015, In: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition. 99, 3, p. 436-441 6 p.

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7 Citations (Scopus)

Morphological differentiation of indigenous goats in different agro-ecological zones of vhembe district, Limpopo province, South Africa

Selolo, T. C., Mashiloane, M. L., Norris, D., Ng’ambi, J. W. & Brown, D., Aug 1 2015, In: Indian Journal of Animal Research. 49, 4, p. 527-531 5 p.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Path coefficient and path analysis of body weight and biometrie traits in indigenous goats

Norris, D., Brown, D., Moela, A. K., Selolo, T. C., Mabelebele, M., Ngambi, J. W. & Tyasi, T. L., Oct 2015, In: Indian Journal of Animal Research. 49, 5, p. 573-578 6 p.

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8 Citations (Scopus)

2014

Comparison of gastrointestinal tracts and pH values of digestive organs of ross 308 broiler and indigenous venda chickens fed the same diet

Mabelebele, M., Alabi, O. J., Ngambi, J. W., Norris, D. & Ginindza, M. M., 2014, In: Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. 9, 1, p. 71-76 6 p.

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26 Citations (Scopus)

Effects of different levels of coriander (coriandrum sativum) seed powder and extract on serum biochemical parameters, microbiota, and immunity in broiler chicks

Hosseinzadeh, H., Alaw Qotbi, A. A., Seidavi, A., Norris, D. & Brown, D., Dec 28 2014, In: Scientific World Journal. 2014, 628979.

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Open Access

23 Citations (Scopus)

Genetic selection for docility: A review

Norris, D., Ngambi, J. W., Mabelebele, M., Alabi, O. J. & Benyi, K., 2014, In: Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences. 24, 2, p. 374-379 6 p.

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5 Citations (Scopus)

Use of factor scores for predicting body weight from linear body measurements in three South African indigenous chicken breeds

Malomane, D. K., Norris, D., Banga, C. B. & Ngambi, J. W., Feb 2014, In: Tropical Animal Health and Production. 46, 2, p. 331-335 5 p.

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6 Citations (Scopus)

2013

Dietary energy level for optimum productivity and carcass characteristics of indigenous venda chickens raised in closed confinement

Alabi, O. J., Ng'ambi, J. W. & Norris, D., 2013, In: South African Journal of Animal Sciences. 43, 5, p. S75-S80

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9 Citations (Scopus)

Effect of ascorbic acid supplementation to the diets of indigenous venda hens on productivity of their progenies aged 8 to 13 weeks

Adesola, A. A., Ng'ambi, J. W. & Norris, D., Jun 2013, In: Indian Journal of Animal Research. 47, 2, p. 97-104 8 p.

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Effects of egg weight on hatchability, chick hatch-weight and subsequent productivity of indigenous venda chickens in polokwane, South Africa

Ng'ambi, J. W., Thamaga, M. W., Norris, D., Mabelebele, M. & Alabi, O. J., 2013, In: South African Journal of Animal Sciences. 43, 5, p. S69-S74

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10 Citations (Scopus)

Effects of urea-treated fibrous diets on nutrient intake, digestibility, performance and haematological parameters of Yankasa rams

Alabi, J. O., Arigbede, M., Ng'ambi, J., Norris, D., Shiawoya, E. & Onyekachi, S., Aug 2013, In: Tropical Animal Health and Production. 45, 6, p. 1349-1355 7 p.

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Estimates of lactation curve parameters for Bonsmara and Nguni cattle using the weigh-suckle-weigh technique

Maiwashe, A., Nengovhela, N. B., Nephawe, K. A., Sebei, J., Netshilema, T., Mashaba, H. D., Nesengani, L. & Norris, D., 2013, In: South African Journal of Animal Sciences. 43, 5, p. S12-S16

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Open Access

6 Citations (Scopus)

Heterosis and combining ability for body weight in a diallel cross of three chicken genotypes

Siwendu, N. A., Norris, D., Ngambi, J. W., Shimelis, H. A. & Benyi, K., Apr 2013, In: Tropical Animal Health and Production. 45, 4, p. 965-970 6 p.

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4 Citations (Scopus)

Role of goats in food security, poverty alleviation and prosperity with special reference to Sub-Saharan Africa: A review

Ngambi, J. W., Alabi, O. J. & Norris, D., Feb 2013, In: Indian Journal of Animal Research. 47, 1, p. 1-9 9 p.

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9 Citations (Scopus)

2012

Effect of dietary vitamin D ₃ supplementation on meat tenderness, juiciness and flavour of indigenous venda cocks

Mabelebele, M., Ng'ambi, J. W. & Norris, D., 2012, In: Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. 7, 2, p. 193-198 6 p.

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Open Access

1 Citation (Scopus)

Effect of egg weight on hatchability and subsequent performance of Potchefstroom Koekoek chicks

Alabi, O. J., Ng'ambi, J. W., Norris, D. & Mabelebele, M., 2012, In: Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. 7, 8, p. 718-725 8 p.

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Open Access

22 Citations (Scopus)

Effect of egg weight on physical egg parameters and hatchability of indigenous venda chickens

Alabi, O. J., Ng'ambi, J. W. & Norris, D., 2012, In: Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. 7, 2, p. 166-172 7 p.

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16 Citations (Scopus)

Genetic analysis of body weights of individually fed beef bulls in South Africa using random regression models.

Selapa, N. W., Nephawe, K. A., Maiwashe, A. & Norris, D., 2012, In: Genetics and molecular research : GMR. 11, 1, p. 271-276 6 p.

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Open Access

1 Citation (Scopus)

Nutrient composition and tannin contents of forage sorghum, cowpea, lablab and mucuna hays grown in limpopo province of South Africa

Gwanzura, T., Ngambi, J. W. & Norris, D., 2012, In: Asian Journal of Animal Sciences. 6, 5, p. 256-262 7 p.

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11 Citations (Scopus)

2011

Can It be achieved? Partnering towards improving livelihoods in the Ganspan settlement, norther n Cape province, South Africa

Norris, D., van Zyl, E. C., Hashe, W. T., Mafuma, M. S., Senyolo, M. P., Mngomezulu, S. P., Enserink, D., Ngambi, J. W. & Mbajiorgu, C. A., 2011, In: Africa Development. 36, 1, p. 49-62 14 p.

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Effect of Garcinia cambogia leaf meal supplementation level at finisher stage on productivity and juiciness of male ross 308 broiler chickens

Sebola, N. A., Ng'ambi, J. W., Norris, D. & Mbajiorgu, C. A., 2011, In: Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. 6, 7, p. 723-730 8 p.

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Open Access

2 Citations (Scopus)

Effects of selected legume species and forage sorghum hay grown in limpopo province on voluntary intake and relative palatability indices of pedi goats

Gwanzura, T., Ngambi, J. W. & Norris, D., 2011, In: Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. 6, 12, p. 1249-1255 7 p.

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5 Citations (Scopus)

Effects of strain and different skip-a-day feed restriction periods on the growth performance of broiler chickens

Benyi, K., Acheampong-Boateng, O. & Norris, D., Apr 2011, In: Tropical Animal Health and Production. 43, 4, p. 871-876 6 p.

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5 Citations (Scopus)

Genetic parameter estimates for live animal ultrasound measures of carcass traits in South African Angus cattle

Seroba, M. M., Maiwashe, A., Nephawe, K. A. & Norris, D., 2011, In: South African Journal of Animal Sciences. 41, 3, p. 243-249 7 p.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Milk production of three exotic dairy goat genotypes in limpopo province, South Africa

Norris, D., Ngambi, J. W., Benyi, K. & Mbajiorgu, C. A., 2011, In: Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. 6, 3, p. 274-281 8 p.

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13 Citations (Scopus)

The feeding value of four cowpewa hay cultivare and effect of their supplementation on intake and digestibility of buffalo grass hay fed to pedi goats

Ravhuhali, K. E., Ng'ambi, J. W., Norris, D. & Ayodele, V. I., 2011, In: Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. 6, 9, p. 909-922 14 p.

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4 Citations (Scopus)

Voluntary feed intake and nutrient composition in chickens

Mbajiorgu, C. A., Ng'ambi, J. W. & Norris, D. D., 2011, In: Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. 6, 1, p. 20-28 9 p.

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16 Citations (Scopus)

2010

Chemical composition and enzymatic in vitro digestibility of cowpea cultivars and buffalo grass hay grown in Limpopo province of South Africa

Ravhuhali, K. E., Ng'ambi, J. W. & Norris, D., Sept 2010, In: Livestock Research for Rural Development. 22, 9

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3 Citations (Scopus)

Effect of dietary ascorbic acid supplementation level on productivity, mortality, and carcass characteristics of Venda chickens

Malebane, I. M., Ng'ambi, J. W., Norris, D. & Mbajiorgu, C., Dec 2010, In: Tropical Animal Health and Production. 42, 8, p. 1711-1718 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1 Citation (Scopus)

Effect of varying dietary energy to protein ratio level on growth and productivity of indigenous Venda chickens

Mbajiorgu, C. A., Ng'ambi, J. W. & Norris, D., 2010, In: Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. 6, 4, p. 344-352 9 p.

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Open Access

9 Citations (Scopus)

Estimation of the additive and dominance variances in SA Duroc pigs

Norris, D., Varona, L., Ngambi, J. W., Visser, D. P., Mbajiorgu, C. A. & Voordewind, S. F., Jun 2010, In: Livestock Science. 131, 1, p. 144-147 4 p.

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13 Citations (Scopus)

Response of Ross 308 and Hubbard broiler chickens to feed removal for different durations during the day

Benyi, K., Acheampong-Boateng, O., Norris, D. & Ligaraba, T. J., 2010, In: Tropical Animal Health and Production. 42, 7, p. 1421-1426 6 p.

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13 Citations (Scopus)

2009

Analysis of feed intake of individually fed beef bulls using random regression models

Selapa, N. W., Nephawe, K. A., Maiwashe, A., Norris, D. & Ngambi, J. W., 2009, In: Journal of Applied Animal Research. 36, 2, p. 223-226 4 p.

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Open Access

1 Citation (Scopus)

An analysis of the genetic relationship between udder health and udder conformation traits in South African Jersey cows

Dube, B., Dzama, K., Banga, C. B. & Norris, D., Apr 2009, In: Animal. 3, 4, p. 494-500 7 p.

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Open Access

13 Citations (Scopus)

Effect of dietary lysine to crude protein ratio on performance of male Ross 308 broiler chickens

Ng'ambi, J. W., Maoba, S. M., Norris, D., Malatje, M. S. & Mbajiorgu, C. A., Jan 2009, In: Tropical Animal Health and Production. 41, 1, p. 11-16 6 p.

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6 Citations (Scopus)

Effect of different feed restriction regimes during the starter stage on productivity and carcass characteristics of male and female ross 308 broiler chickens

Novel, D. J., Ng'ambi, J. W., Norris, D. & Mbajiorgu, C. A., 2009, In: International Journal of Poultry Science. 8, 1, p. 35-39 5 p.

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22 Citations (Scopus)

Effect of Hoodia gordonii meal supplementation at finisher stage on productivity and carcass characteristics of Ross 308 broiler chickens

Mohlapo, T. D., Ng'ambi, J. W., Norris, D. & Malatje, M. M., Sept 2009, In: Tropical Animal Health and Production. 41, 7, p. 1591-1596 6 p.

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8 Citations (Scopus)

Effect of pre-weaning selection on estimates of genetic parameters and breeding values for post-weaning growth rate of beef bulls on test

Mashiloane, M. L., Nephawe, K. A., Maiwashe, A., Norris, D. & Ngambi, J. W., Dec 2009, In: Tropical Animal Health and Production. 41, 8, p. 1723-1730 8 p.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Effects of dietary energy level and tanniferous Acacia karroo leaf meal level of supplementation at finisher stage on performance and carcass characteristics of ross 308 broiler chickens in South Africa

Ng'ambi, J. W., Nakalebe, P. M., Norris, D., Malatje, M. S. & Mbajiorgu, C. A., 2009, In: International Journal of Poultry Science. 8, 1, p. 40-46 7 p.

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Open Access

6 Citations (Scopus)

Estimates of additive and non-additive genetic variances with varying level of inbreeding

Norris, D., Ngambi, W. & Mbajiorgu, C. A., 2009, In: Journal of Biological Sciences. 9, 3, p. 254-258 5 p.

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Open Access

Genetic parameter estimates for tick resistance in Bonsmara cattle

Budeli, M. A., Nephawe, K. A., Norris, D., Selapa, N. W., Bergh, L. & Maiwashe, A., 2009, In: South African Journal of Animal Sciences. 39, 4, p. 321-327 7 p.

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21 Citations (Scopus)

Relationship between tannin contents and short-term biological responses in male rabbits supplemented with leaves of different acacia tree species grown in Limpopo province of South Africa

Mashamaite, L., Ng'ambi, J. W., Norris, D., Ndlovu, L. R. & Mbajiorgu, C. A., Jul 2009, In: Livestock Research for Rural Development. 21, 7

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8 Citations (Scopus)

The response of Ross 308 and Hybro broiler chickens to early and late skip-a-day feed restriction

Benyi, K., Acheampong-Boateng, O., Norris, D., Mathoho, M. & Mikasi, M. S., Dec 2009, In: Tropical Animal Health and Production. 41, 8, p. 1707-1713 7 p.

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12 Citations (Scopus)

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